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In a report put out by Fox Sports, UFC president Dana White confirms that the UFC on FOX 4 event set for August 4 will have serious implications for the future of the UFC’s light-heavyweight division.

The UFC boss took to email to address the FOX reporter:

“These fighters have a huge opportunity to show the world why they deserve to fight for the UFC title next. Winning isn’t enough at UFC on Fox. This division is so competitive these fighters have to look great to separate themselves from the pack. I’m expecting all of these guys to go all-out to prove why they should be next in line for a title shot.”

UFC on FOX 4 is set to take place on August 4 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In the main event Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will square off with Brandon Vera and in the evenings co-feature Lyoto Machida will fight Ryan Bader.

Jones can come off as unlikeable I used to be a huge fan but the more he does stuff outside of the octagon (his arrest and how he talks about fights) the less I like him. On the first point, if it was all about fighters that could beat the champion Anderson Silva would never fight again

Mmmmm if Bader or Shogun win they won’t be getting the Jones next imo they both got out classed in their fight’s with Jones, If Vera win’s he doesn’t deserve a title fight with Jones in my opinion, as he will only be on a 2 win streak and 1 of them being Elliot Marshall who isn’t a top 25 LWH, and if Machida win’s I still think he needs to have 1 more fight but i’m not sure who they can put infront of him for a number #1 contender match

Hendo has a shot but thats all. Jones is stronger and has infinitely better cardio at this point in their careers. Jones would do exactly what he did with Rashad and back up and take shots from outside. Hendo can’t knock out what he cant touch. Would love to see him knock Jones out so we could see a more aggressive Jones in future fights than we’ve started to see recently but we’ll just see

I think the best person to fight Jones would be Machida. Though I will say it’d be interesting to see if the man that never gets beat twice, get’s beat twice (either by Hendo or Jones). Vera doesn’t deserve a title shot, that’s almost laughable. Bader doesn’t deserve a shot either. My prediction, the Brazilians are going to have a good night.

The LHW division isn’t that deep anymore, and as an avid blackhouse supporter I still believe machida would need another win. Stylistically he’s the worst matchup for jones and was doing well in the early part of their fight which is more than most others can say. The rashad fight excluded since jones played it safe lookin for the decision

Im going to say its either Shogun or Machida but that have to win in great fashion.. Shogun lost to Jones but people say he could have done better if he didnt come off the injury with the long layoff.. And Machida because he actually did more than anyone has in the LHW division to jones.. Dont see Bader getting a shot but maybe cause he beat Ramoage then Beat Machida but Jones will destroy him again.. And Vera would have a 2 fight win streak but dont think thats title shit worth.. But why isnt Gustafsson in the picture? Seems like the UFC is trying to build him up more cause he is young…

not good jones will repeat his killings against any of the 4 since he isn’t ever gonna fight Silva even though Silva cleared his division when he knocked out vitor but is scared to fight at the LH W Bones should just move up nothing left to see at LHW unless hendo lands the unthinkable

You actually think Silva is scared to fight at LHW? why? Because he wont move up? Youre an idiot. I guess Aldo is scared too because he wont move up to 55. Hes a MW, and not a big MW at that. He doesnt have to move up, or fight Bones to prove anything. Hes already and has been for awhile, tje greatest fighter of all time. What more does he have to prove? Think before you spew thos BS in a forum idiot

I have a feeling Anderson spoke to Jones and they got on the same page. Anderson is vocally against champions fighting each other. He thinks it’s bad for the sport and is basically a lose/lose for both guys.

How doesn’t Gustafsson deserve a shot? He only has one loss on his record, he is 6-1 in the UFC, all of his wins but 1 have been by TKO or submission and he dominated Thiago for the decision.. I think he deserves a title shot before guys on the UFC on Fox, even shogun and shogun is one of my favorite fighters..

Jones has already dominated 3 out of the 4 of these guys…..I am pretty sure Jones beats Henderson…so whose left? if Vera somehow does beat Shogun which is doubtful…does Dana really think Vera vs. Jones would be a marketable fight? shit why not throw Forrest Griffin or Rich Franklin up against him…they would stand about the same chance but at least be a big name

Really none of those LHW fighters deserve a title shot. Shogun and machida are coming off loses and vera and bader are coming off not that great victories. I would like to see the 2 winners face off for the next title. If they all end in a decision then none of them deserve a title shot

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